Morning Wire Supreme Court Cases to Watch | Sunday Extra
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Oct 8, 2023 The podcast dives into the Supreme Court's fall term, highlighting cases that could reshape laws affecting Americans and businesses. Discussions include the implications of wealth tax legislation and bankruptcy protections linked to Purdue Pharma. The controversial Chevron deference doctrine is also scrutinized, exploring its potential overhaul and its effects on administrative power. Listeners are urged to consider how these significant legal changes could impact ordinary citizens and the balance of governmental authority.
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Chevron Deference
- The Supreme Court case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo challenges the Chevron Doctrine.
- This doctrine gives deference to agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes.
Loper Bright Case
- New England fisheries are challenging a regulation requiring them to pay for fishing monitors on their boats.
- The statute doesn't explicitly require this payment, making the Chevron Doctrine relevant.
Bankruptcy and Due Process
- The Supreme Court case Harrington v. Purdue Pharma concerns bankruptcy and due process.
- It questions if agreements can release claims from those not involved in the bankruptcy process.